Libraries, archives, museums and other cultural activities (PKD division 91)2007
This division includes:
- activities of libraries and archives,
- activities of all types of museums,
- collections of cultural heritage of all types, including library and archival documents,
- activities of botanical and zoological gardens,
- activities related to the protection of historic sites or buildings,
- activities of nature reserves,
- identification, collection, inventorying, conservation/restoration and mediation in respect of cultural or natural, tangible and intangible heritage,
- maintenance and protection of exhibition sites, places and natural monuments of historical, cultural or educational importance (for example, world heritage sites).
This division excludes:
- the production of musical instruments, classified in 32.20.Z,
- the renovation, restoration, reconstruction and fitting-out of historic and archaeological sites and buildings, classified in 43.99.Z,
- the retail sale of paintings and sculptures (activities of commercial art galleries), classified in 47.69.B,
- the retail sale of used goods, classified in 47.79.A, 47.79.B, 47.79.C,
- transport and storage activities, classified in the relevant subclasses of section 52,
- insurance activities, classified in the relevant subclasses of section 66,
- architectural activities supporting the conservation and restoration of cultural heritage objects, classified in 71.11.Z,
- research activities, conservation sciences dedicated to cultural heritage, classified in the relevant subclasses of section 72,
- activities of tourist guides, classified in 79.90.Z,
- activities related to sport, entertainment and recreation (for example, activities of recreational parks and beaches), classified in the relevant subclasses of section 93
- the repair of musical instruments not regarded as cultural and historical heritage, classified in 95.29.Z.
Industry statistics (2025)
Number of companies
Companies
17,538
Companies (primary PKD)
1,065
Companies with financials
493
Business turnover
Legal structure
Legal formShare of companiesNumber of companies
- JDG56.4%1,452
- Sp. z o.o.16.0%411
- Association11.6%298
- Foundation10.7%275
- Other2.0%51
- Cooperative1.1%28
- Sp. j.0.9%24
- Sp. k.0.9%23
- S.A.0.4%10
- P.S.A.0.1%2
Financial results
The calculation excludes new companies that pull financial results down. Only firms with a filing in the previous year are included, so market trends are easier to read.
Median revenue
Ranking
Median revenue compared with other PKD codes.
Top companies by revenue
| # | Company | Legal form | Revenue | Net profit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | S.A. | USD 78.55m | USD 8.23m | |
| 2 | sp. z o.o. | USD 36.61m | USD 4.68m | |
| 3 | sp. z o.o. | USD 34.27m | USD 1.86m | |
| 4 | sp. z o.o. | USD 24.78m | USD 1.85m | |
| 5 | sp. z o.o. | USD 21.00m | USD -2.30m | |
| 6 | sp. z o.o. | USD 13.35m | USD 2.48m | |
| 7 | sp. z o.o. | USD 10.59m | USD 180.85k | |
| 8 | sp. z o.o. | USD 9.51m | USD 690.89k | |
| 9 | sp. z o.o. | USD 8.83m | USD -1.74m | |
| 10 | sp. z o.o. + limited partnership | USD 8.34m | USD 118.45k |
Fastest-growing companies
| # | Company | Legal form | Revenue | Y/Y growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | sp. z o.o. + limited partnership | USD 1.15m | +723.1% y/y | |
| 2 | Foundation | USD 2.16m | +581.3% y/y | |
| 3 | sp. z o.o. | USD 2.81m | +351.1% y/y | |
| 4 | sp. z o.o. | USD 1.69m | +344.1% y/y | |
| 5 | sp. z o.o. | USD 243.15k | +139.3% y/y | |
| 6 | sp. z o.o. | USD 1.33m | +122.0% y/y | |
| 7 | sp. z o.o. | USD 893.50k | +122.0% y/y | |
| 8 | sp. z o.o. | USD 400.69k | +103.2% y/y | |
| 9 | Foundation | USD 327.51k | +99.3% y/y | |
| 10 | sp. z o.o. | USD 996.40k | +94.6% y/y |
Stock market
No companies from this industry are listed.
PKD codes in division 91
FAQ
The primary industry for 1,065 companies is libraries, archives, museums and other cultural activities. 493 entities have filed financial statements.
In 2024, 52 new companies with PKD 91 were registered. In all of 2023, there were 55 such companies.
In 2024, 4 companies with PKD 91 were deregistered. In all of 2023, there were 2 such companies.
In 2025, the median revenue for PKD 91 was USD 127.53k and the mean revenue was USD 1.38m, based on 288 financial statements. Averages and medians include only companies that file financial statements, excluding sole proprietorships.
Yes, in 2025, the median net profit was USD 6.04k, an improvement on 2024 (USD 3.30k). Among all 674 PKD divisions in Poland, it ranks 413th, placing it among the weakest 39%.
The most common legal form for PKD 91 is a sole proprietorship, used by 1,452 companies in this industry (56.4% of the total). In second place is sp. z o.o. (411 companies, 16.0%), and in third place â an association (298 companies, 11.6%).

